Nourishing Vata oil (Kottamchukadi Taila)

Ayurveda heals by identifying your unique dosha pattern. Each dosha - Vata, Pitta and Kapha - combines the five elements of the universe (air, fire, water, earth, space) in a particular manner. Kapha pertains to structure. Imbalance is commonly expressed as weright issues, nasal and other forms of congestion. It reduces kapha by promoting mild sweating, stimulating the circulation and cleansing the system.

Padmashri Vata oil is prepared with Vata-reducing herbs in a base of pure sesame oil, to nourish, calm and pacify the body, to alleviate symptoms of Vata dosha including dryness, sensitivity and pain. Key herbs in this formula include Costus (Kottam), Calamus (Vacha) and Garlic, which gives this formula an earthy, grounding and nourishing quality.